Welcome to our News and Events section
Keep up to date with what’s happening at Action for Family Carers. Here you’ll find our latest news, carer stories, updates and upcoming events.
Latest News
Action for Family Carers wins National Excellence Award
We did it! Action for Family Carers wins National Excellence Award We’re absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic...
Harlow Dementia Clinics
Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse known as an Admiral...
Carers Week 2025: Caring About Equality
Carers Week 2025: 9–12 June Theme: Caring About Equality Carers Week is a national campaign held every June to shine a...
Volunteers’ Week 2025 – celebrate our fantastic volunteers!
Volunteers’ Week returns this year from 2 to 8 June 2025! Action for Family Carers will join thousands of charities...
CARERS WEEK 2025: ECC Webinars
For Carers Week (9 - 15th June), Essex County Council are hosting webinars each day, to highlight the importance of...
Lin’s Story: Reconnecting with loved ones & herself
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40...
Young Citizen of the Year Awards 2025
Not one but two of our brilliant Young Carers win ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ awards in West Essex! Kayden was awarded...
Louise’s Story: Finding support & a new lease on life
“It’s really made a difference… and it sparked something in me…” Louise came to Action for Family Carers through a...
Young Carers Action Day 2025
Young Carers Action Day took place on the 12th March and this year, young carers are saying loud and clear: give us a...
Upcoming Events
See what’s happening near you. Find upcoming groups, activities, events and support for carers across Essex.
Our Adult Carer Support groups are open to all carers, and you don’t need to book a place. However, it’s helpful to be registered with us so we can let you know about any changes, cancellations or special activities.
Not registered with us yet? You can register here.